JP2006079290A - Information management system and information management method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information management system that achieves efficient management by associating paper documents, electronic data, and objects such as buildings or building materials with one another, while allowing easily searching for and referring to the electronic data related to contents shown on the documents. <P>SOLUTION: A two-dimensional code including a tag code issued upon a user's request is printed in the vicinity of the center of a room displayed on the plan view of a building. The user decodes the tag code by reading the two-dimensional code from a drawing by means of a reader 40. The tag code decoded is sent from a search terminal 30 to a server device 10. The server device 10 in turn searches for information and extracts data related to a room R. The data extracted is sent to the search terminal 30. The search terminal 30 in turn starts an appropriate application and displays the data in a display part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an information management system and an information management method for managing and using information related to a management object related to civil engineering or construction, and in particular, electronic data, articles, and documents composed of paper or paper-like information media. The present invention relates to an information management system and an information management method that can be efficiently managed and used in association with each other by tag codes.

Conventionally, various electronic data have been created and used for various purposes in the life cycle from building planning to design, construction, and maintenance after completion. Such electronic data is created in enormous amounts in processes throughout the building life cycle. For example, a large amount of electronic data in various formats such as design drawing data by CAD, digital photographs of on-site construction work, documents to be submitted to supervisory authorities, meeting records such as meetings with clients, management data on schedule progress, etc. Has been.
In view of this, technologies and systems (for example, filing systems) for the purpose of centrally managing and operating a large amount of data in various formats have been created (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Electronic data is information generated in a space called a computer. On the other hand, an act of constructing and maintaining a building is an act of handling an object in a real space. Therefore, how to manage the relationship between the electronic data and the building or various actual conditions related to it is a problem. In addition, in this specification, the building or the actual condition related thereto is, for example, a part or member constituting the building, a fixture such as a desk or a chair used in the building, or a building other than the building itself. Articles such as documents such as design books printed with architectural design drawings and the like created in the life cycle, and electronic storage media such as CD-ROM and FD storing the electronic data are shown.

People who are involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings acquire the functions as interfaces for associating information in computers with actual buildings through education and training. Is responsible. At present, however, buildings are becoming larger, more complicated to cope with information, more advanced construction methods, and more complex functions. As a result, the types and amounts of building materials and equipment to be handled have become enormous, and the amount of information to be handled has become complicated and enormous.
Therefore, a system for associating electronic data with the actual state of building materials and the like has been created, and a function for supplementing human ability as an interface is provided (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-297691 (page 2-3, FIG. 1) JP 2001-350807 A (page 2-5, FIG. 4)

  The architectural material management system described in Patent Document 1 is registered by adding keyword information consisting of a single or a plurality of search items to an image read using an image reading means. If comprised in this way, a lot of architectural drawings and materials can be unified and managed as electronic data in an image format. In addition, keyword assignment and classification for a large number of architectural drawings and materials can be performed at the database creation stage. In addition, electronic data registered in the database can be easily retrieved and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently manage and use data accumulated in large quantities.

Moreover, the building material manufacturing and carrying-in system described in Patent Document 2 picks up the necessary building materials for each room from the drawing data created by CAD, places a serial number, places an order, Installs a bar code label with a serial number.
With this configuration, necessary information can be automatically picked up from the CAD data and transferred to the manufacturing process, so that information without error can be transferred to the manufacturing factory. Moreover, since the delivery destination of a building member can be confirmed by referring to the label, the building member can be definitely carried into the construction site. As a result, even when a very large number of members are handled, they can be managed efficiently without fail, and the steps from manufacturing to carrying in of building members can be performed smoothly. Therefore, trouble can be prevented. If necessary, the specification information that cannot be described on the label can be easily confirmed by searching the data using the serial number recorded on the label as key information.

  Moreover, there is a system called FM (facility management) as a system for maintaining and managing buildings. This is a computer that manages building components, facilities such as electricity and air conditioning, furniture such as desks and chairs, and the like.

The architectural document management system of Patent Document 1 is a system that can convert a large amount of architectural drawings and materials into electronic data and collectively manage them, but is a system that associates electronic objects with objects such as buildings and building materials. Does not provide.
In addition, the building material manufacturing and carrying-in system disclosed in Patent Document 2 associates electronic data with building materials as objects using serial numbers stored in bar codes as key information, but is a drawing output on paper. It is not possible to centrally manage documents such as documents and specifications.

Documents made up of paper and paper-like objects, such as printed output drawings, are important in processes ranging from building planning to design, construction, and maintenance after completion It is treated as an information medium and is widely used. In other words, even in the present in which design by CAD advances and a lot of information is generated as electronic data from the beginning, such electronic data is often used after being printed once using a plotter or a printer. .
The reason is considered to be the “information listing problem” that it is difficult to read and read the information of the entire drawing on a computer screen as compared with documents such as printed matter. In addition, it is considered that there is a problem of “portability of information” such as use of information outside the environment where the computer is permanently installed, such as a meeting with a construction site or a client.

  To solve these problems, the development of high-resolution monitors, the improvement of information display technology by software, the development of computer equipment that is easy to carry, the development of information utilization means different from documents such as printed materials, and the solution by functional improvement Is also planned. However, at present, such a solution cannot be said to provide convenience as high as a paper or paper-like object. In addition, there is a cultural and customary background that has long been used to the media called “paper”, and there is still a great demand for using information in the form displayed on paper.

  However, as an approach to a document made of paper or a paper-like object, as described in Patent Document 1, a management method after electronic data conversion by a scanner has been proposed. There is no system for rationally managing the electronic data, objects such as buildings and building materials in association with each other.

  Therefore, when electronic data associated with information displayed on a paper or paper-like object, for example, information displayed on a drawing or specification sheet, is acquired and displayed on a terminal device or the like, it is visually recognized from the drawing or specification sheet. It was necessary to manually input the read information and search the database. Such a method has a problem that it takes time to acquire information. In addition, there is a risk that wrong information is acquired due to an input error. In addition, there is a problem that unless a person who has knowledge of a search method for a database in which electronic data is stored, the desired data cannot be extracted accurately.

  In the present invention, in view of the above problems, “paper”, which is still an important information medium, electronic data, and articles such as buildings and building materials are associated with each other and managed efficiently. An object of the present invention is to provide an information management system that can easily refer to electronic data related to information displayed on documents such as paper.

  According to the information management system according to claim 1, the problem is that data related to a management target related to civil engineering or construction is acquired from the server by communicating with the server via the network with the server. An information management system comprising: a terminal that displays information; and an information storage unit that stores a tag code that identifies the management target, wherein the terminal displays information related to the management target Means, reading means for reading the tag code from the information storage means, and search command transmission means for transmitting a search command including the tag code read by the reading means to the server, An information management unit having an information database in which the tag code and data related to the management target are registered in association with each other; Search means for searching the information database and transmitting the extracted data to the terminal, and the information storage means includes a paper or a paper-like object displaying the information to be managed, and the document It is solved by being configured to be attachable to an article related to the displayed information.

  As described above, the information management system according to claim 1 includes an information storage unit that stores a tag code for specifying a management target, and the information storage unit includes a paper or paper on which the management target information is displayed. It is configured to be attachable to a document made of a shaped object and an article related to information displayed on the document. Then, from the information storage means attached to the document or article, the tag code specifying the management target is read and transmitted to the server, and based on this, information related to the contents displayed on the document or article is obtained as information. The database can be searched and extracted and displayed on the terminal.

With this configuration, the information related to the management target is used in a state of being displayed on a document made of paper or a paper-like object, and the document is managed in association with the electronic data registered in the information database. be able to. If the document and the terminal are at hand, information relating to the contents displayed on the document can be easily extracted and displayed on the terminal for use.
In addition to the above document, the information storage means storing the tag code can be attached to the article itself related to the management object displayed on the above document. Thereby, if the article and terminal related to the management target are at hand, necessary information regarding this article can be extracted at any time and displayed on the terminal. Furthermore, the information acquired from each of the document and the article can be collated.

Therefore, according to the information management system of claim 1, the three elements of the paper or paper-like object on which the information to be managed is displayed, the electronic data related to the management target, and the article related to the management target, They can be managed in a centralized manner by correlating them with tag codes.
In addition, since the tag code stored in the information storage means is configured to be readable by the reading means, the input operation of information used for the search is automated. Accordingly, it is possible to save the time and effort of searching. In addition, a search can be performed without knowledge of the database. Therefore, even if it is not an expert, information can be utilized easily and reliably.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of the information storage means are attached to the document, and the information storage means is a management target specified by a tag code stored in the information storage means. The information is attached to any one of a blank area inside the display area where the information is displayed, the vicinity of the display area, and an area associated with the display area by a predetermined lead line or symbol.
With this configuration, when a plurality of pieces of information to be managed are displayed on the document, the information storage unit can be attached at a position associated with each display position. Therefore, for each of a plurality of management objects, a tag code specifying each can be read without error, and information related to the contents displayed on the document can be acquired and used without error.

Further, as described in claim 3, the server obtains data related to a new management target based on input of regular user information and a new tag code issuance request from a user. A plurality of means including a company code for identifying a company related to the new management target and a project code for specifying a project related to the new management target based on the data acquired by the data acquisition means A tag code issuing means for generating and outputting a tag code for identifying and specifying the new management target from the management targets already registered in the information database by generating and combining codes; Can be configured.
With this configuration, the user can receive issuance of a tag code uniquely assigned to a new management target by inputting necessary information.

In addition, as described in claim 4, the information management system according to claim 3 stores the tag code output by the tag code issuing means in the information storage means, and the new management object And tag / code adding means that can be attached to predetermined positions of the document on which the information is displayed and the article related to the information displayed on the document.
With this configuration, a user who has been issued a tag code specifying a new management target can store the tag code in the information storage unit and attach it to a document or article. Thereby, if the document or article and the terminal are at hand, necessary information can be acquired from the server at any time and displayed on the terminal.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the search command includes information on the type of data that can be displayed by the information display unit, and the server extracts the information by the search unit based on the search command. It is possible to provide information conversion means for converting the processed data into a kind of data that can be displayed by the information display means.
If comprised in this way, the data extracted by the search can be automatically converted into data suitable for displaying on the terminal in advance on the server side and then transmitted to the terminal. Accordingly, it is preferable that the terminal side can always display appropriate data.

Further, as described in claim 6, more specifically, the document includes a civil engineering drawing or an architectural drawing. Information displayed on civil engineering drawings or architectural drawings generally has a high demand for listability and portability. That is, the architectural drawing is generally created as a document having a large size such as A2 size. Therefore, in the form displayed on the information display means such as a monitor provided in a normal office computer, it is not possible to list the entire drawing at a normal scale. Civil engineering drawings or architectural drawings are often used in environments other than environments where computer terminals are permanently installed, such as construction sites. Therefore, it is easier to use the form displayed on paper such as printed matter than to use it as electronic data.
Therefore, when configured as in the present invention, such information is used in a state of being displayed on a paper or paper-like object, and related information can be easily obtained from the server and displayed on the terminal. This is preferable.

  More specifically, according to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the information storage means can be composed of a barcode, and the reading means can be composed of a barcode reader. The information storage unit may be a two-dimensional code, and the reading unit may be a two-dimensional code reader. According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the information storage means may be an IC tag, and the reading means may be an IC tag reader.

And according to the information management method of Claim 10, according to the information management system of Claim 1, the said subject communicates via a network between a server and a terminal, and relates to civil engineering or construction An information management method for displaying data extracted from an information database in which data related to a management target is registered on a terminal, and that a user has issued a new tag / code issue request including legitimate user information A data acquisition step for acquiring data related to a new management target, a company code for identifying a company related to the new management target based on the data acquired in the data acquisition step, and a project related to the new management target By generating and combining a plurality of codes including at least one of project codes to be identified, the information database A tag code issuing step for generating and outputting a tag code for identifying and specifying the new management target from the management target already registered in the tag, a new tag code issued in the tag code issuing step, and An information registration step of registering the information on the new management target in association with the information database; storing the new tag code in the information storage means; and displaying the new management target information on paper or paper Tag code attaching step to be attached to a predetermined position of at least one of a document made of the object and an article related to information displayed on the document, and the tag code from the information storage means attached to the document or the object A search command transmission step of transmitting a search command including the tag code read in the reading step to the server, A search step for searching the information database based on the search command and extracting data; an information conversion step for converting the data extracted in the search step into data that can be displayed by the information display means; This is solved by performing an information display step of receiving the received data and displaying it on the information display means provided in the terminal.
By this method, as described in claim 1, if the document and the terminal are at hand, information relating to the contents displayed on the document can be easily extracted and displayed on the terminal for use. .

As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
(A) According to the information management system and the information management method of the present invention, the information related to the management object related to civil engineering or construction is used in a state of being displayed on a document made of paper or a paper-like object. Can be efficiently managed by associating the electronic data relating to the contents displayed on the document with the tag code.
When a new management target is added, a tag code uniquely assigned to the new management target can be issued by receiving input of necessary information from the user. Thereby, it is possible to identify and manage a new management target by identifying it as an existing management target.

(B) Further, according to the information management system and the information management method of the present invention, if the document and the portable terminal are at hand, information related to the contents displayed on the document is retrieved from the server and acquired from the server. Related information can be displayed on the terminal and used. Since a network for performing communication between the server and the terminal can be configured by a LAN, the Internet, or the like, information search can be performed by referring to the tag code at any time and anywhere. Further, it is possible to select a terminal according to the use and use place and use it for the search.
The tag code used for the search is configured to be readable by the reading means. Therefore, the input operation of information used for search is automated. As a result, the labor of searching can be saved. In addition, since information related to the tag code is automatically extracted, the search can be performed without knowledge of the database. Therefore, information related to the contents displayed on the document can be used easily and reliably.

(C) Also, according to the information management system and information management method of the present invention, when a plurality of pieces of information to be managed are displayed on a document, an information storage means is attached to a position associated with each piece of information. can do. Therefore, even if a plurality of pieces of management target information are displayed on the document, the tag code that identifies each management target can be read without error. Therefore, information related to the contents displayed on the document can be acquired and used without error.

(D) In the information management system and information management method of the present invention, the data extracted by the search is automatically converted into data suitable for display on the terminal in advance on the server side and then transmitted to the terminal. be able to. Therefore, appropriate data display can always be performed on the terminal side.

(E) Further, in the information management system and information management method of the present invention, the information storage means storing the tag code relates to the management target displayed in the document in addition to the document displaying the information to be managed. It can be attached to the product itself. As a result, the three elements of the document on which the management target information is displayed, the electronic data related to the management target, and the article related to the management target can be efficiently managed in association with each other by the tag code.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Further, the arrangement, shape, and the like described below do not limit the present invention, and various modifications can be made in accordance with the spirit of the present invention.
FIG. 1 to FIG. 15 are diagrams showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of the information management system S of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an information search based on the tag code of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows. 3 to 6 are block diagrams showing configurations of a server device, a registration terminal, a search terminal, and a reading device in the information management system S of the present embodiment, respectively.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a database for associating and managing various types of information in the information management system S of this embodiment, and FIG. 8 shows the configuration of a tag code for associating various types of management targets and information. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are flowcharts showing tag / code issuing processing performed by the information management system S of the present embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an architectural drawing with a two-dimensional code as information storage means in which the tag code is stored. FIG. 12 is a tag for attaching a two-dimensional code with the tag code stored in a document. -It is a flowchart which shows a code | cord | chord setting process.
13 and 14 are flowcharts showing information search processing based on tag codes, and FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a data correspondence table included in the database of this embodiment.

(Information management system)
The information management system S of the present embodiment is used by users such as individuals and corporations involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of civil engineering or architecture. Among various elements related to various management objects related to civil engineering or architecture , “Document”, “electronic data”, and “article” are managed in association with each other by a tag code. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the tag code is attached to each element such as a document or article in a form that can be read by a reader, and information from the database is obtained using information contained in the read tag code as key information. It is extracted and made available on the terminal device.

In this specification, the management object related to civil engineering or architecture can be arbitrarily set from various elements related to civil engineering or architecture. For example, in the design, construction, maintenance management, etc. of civil engineering or architecture. It is possible to set various business operations, objects of the business operations, information and articles for performing the business operations, and the like.
For example, a part or the whole of a building can be a management target. Moreover, the work which constructs each site | part which comprises a part of building can be made into management object. In addition, maintenance work for a part of the completed building can be managed. Moreover, the material used for the predetermined site | part of a building can also be made into a management object.

  Further, in this specification, “electronic data” as various elements related to the management target is electronic data created in the life cycle of the management target, and includes data related to the management target described above. For example, CAD design data, digital photographs of on-site construction work, documents to be submitted to the supervisory authority, meeting records such as meetings with clients, management of schedule progress Electronic data of various contents and formats can be considered, such as data, structural calculation data, specifications of parts and members constituting the building, data of technical information, and data of construction procedures.

  Further, in this specification, “document” as various elements related to the management target is composed of paper or a paper-like object, and what is a document that displays information related to the management target described above. However, for example, architectural drawings, design books, application drawings, minutes, schedules, construction records, structural calculations, construction instructions printed on paper or paper objects. , Quotations, delivery notes, specifications, test results, etc.

  Further, in this specification, the “article” as various elements related to the management target may be any article as long as it is an article related to the management target described above. Some parts, parts and members that make up the building, equipment such as desks and chairs used in the building, tools and jigs used in the construction and management of the building, and the above electronic data An electronic storage medium, such as a CD-ROM or FD, which stores the above-mentioned information is conceivable. Information about such articles may be used in the form displayed in the “document”. That is, such “articles” as various elements related to the management target correspond to “articles related to information displayed on documents” of the present invention.

First, the overall configuration of the information management system S will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the information management system S includes a server device 10, a registration terminal 20, a search terminal 30, and a reading device 40 for reading a tag code described later. Each of the registration terminal 20 and the search terminal 30 is connected to the server apparatus 10 via a communication line I such as the Internet, a dedicated line network, or a LAN. The reading device 40 is configured to be able to transmit and receive data to and from the search terminal 30.
The server device 10 corresponds to the server of the present invention, the search terminal 30 corresponds to the terminal of the present invention, and the reading device 40 corresponds to the reading means of the present invention.

Next, the configuration of the server device 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the server device 10 is stored in the storage unit 11 that stores various data and programs, a communication unit 12 that includes a modem that is an input / output interface with the communication line I, and the storage unit 11. And a control unit 13 having a CPU for reading various programs and performing various processes based on the programs. The server device 10 can be configured by, for example, a personal computer, a workstation, a general-purpose computer, or the like.

  The storage unit 11 includes, for example, a ROM 11a, a RAM 11b, and an HDD 11c. The ROM 11a stores various programs for performing tag code issuance processing, information retrieval processing using the tag code as key information, conversion processing and transmission processing of information extracted by the retrieval, and the like. The RAM 11b is used as a work area for temporarily storing data.

The HDD 11c stores an information database in which various codes constituting the tag code and various information associated therewith are stored, and a management database for confirming the correctness and consistency of the tag code. These are operated and managed by database management software (DBMS).
As shown in FIG. 7, the information database includes a plurality of databases such as a company basic information database, a user management database, a project management database, a subproject management database, and a data management database. The management database is managed independently of the information database. From these databases, data search and extraction can be performed using key information included in the tag code based on a program constituting database management software (DBMS).
Further, the information database includes a data correspondence table in which tag codes and various related data are registered in association with each other, as will be described later. This data correspondence table can also be configured to be included in the data management database.
This information database corresponds to the information database of the present invention, and the database management software corresponds to the information management means and search means of the present invention.

  The database may be stored in the storage unit 11 of the server device 10 or may be stored in an external computer or storage device connected to the server device 10 via the communication line I. Good. In this case, the contents of the database stored in the external device are searched through the server device 10. Further, the database may store index information that can search information stored in an external database. In this way, using the tag code as key information, not only the information stored in the information management system S of the present embodiment but also the information stored in the external database can be searched and extracted, It can be converted to data and sent to the user.

Next, the configuration of the registration terminal 20 will be described.
The registration terminal 20 is configured to be able to send and receive various data to and from the server device 10 via the communication line I. The user transmits various data such as a user ID, a password, and data to be additionally registered in the information database to the server device 10 from the registration terminal 20. Further, the server 10 receives tag code data newly generated based on these various data.
The registration terminal 20 may be omitted, and various data may be transmitted from the search terminal 30 to the server, and the tag / code data newly generated in the search terminal 30 may be received. it can. Alternatively, the server device 10 may be configured to be provided with an input unit for a user to input data so that various data can be directly input.

As shown in FIG. 4, the registration terminal 20 includes an input unit 21 for a user to input data, a display unit 22 composed of a CRT, an LCD panel, etc., and a modem that is an input / output interface with a communication line I. And the like, a storage unit 24 in which various data and programs are stored, a control unit 25 having a CPU for controlling them, and an output unit 26 having an output device such as a printer. The registration terminal 20 includes, for example, a printer and a personal computer connected to the printer directly or via a network. Further, instead of a personal computer, a workstation, a general-purpose computer, or the like can be used.
The input unit 21 includes a mouse, a keyboard, and the like. The input unit 21 may include a data capturing device such as a scanner or an electronic storage medium reading device. If comprised in this way, the electronic data transmitted to the server apparatus 10 can be taken in into the terminal 20 for registration.

The output unit 26 includes a printer device for printing a document on paper such as a laser printer. Based on the program stored in the storage unit 24, the control unit 25 of the registration terminal 20 creates bar code or two-dimensional code image data in which the tag code acquired from the server device 10 is stored. The image data is arranged on a document created as electronic data, printed on paper, and output. As a result, it is possible to print a barcode or two-dimensional code as information storage means in which a tag code is stored directly on a paper document. In this way, the paper document and the electronic data registered in the information database can be associated with the tag code as key information.
When a paper-like object such as a board made of a material other than film or paper is used as a document, it is a matter of course that an output device capable of printing on the material can be provided. .

  The output unit 26 outputs, for example, a bar code label or a label on which a two-dimensional code is printed in order to attach the tag code received from the server device 10 to a document such as paper or an article such as a building material. It can be set as the structure provided with the label printer. The labels output from the label printer are respectively affixed to predetermined positions of documents such as drawings and specifications output on paper, articles such as building materials and furniture. In this way, paper documents, articles such as buildings and building materials, and electronic data registered in the information database are associated with each other using the tag code as key information.

A program that creates a barcode or two-dimensional code and directly prints it on a document can be configured to perform the process in conjunction with CAD software installed in the registration terminal 20, for example. For example, it can be configured to display a dialog screen by being activated by CAD menu selection or command input, and to generate a barcode or two-dimensional code and paste it into the drawing based on the input items. Further, the present invention is not limited to CAD software, and can be implemented so as to be linked to general software for creating electronic data of documents relating to architecture, such as software for performing spreadsheets and document creation. Needless to say, it can be configured to start up and perform processing as a single application instead of starting up from a command input of existing software.
The output unit 26 and a program for creating a barcode or a two-dimensional code and printing it directly on a document correspond to the tag / code adding means of the present invention.

Next, the configuration of the search terminal 30 will be described.
The search terminal 30 is configured to transmit and receive various data to and from the server device 10 via the communication line I. The user acquires the tag code data read by the reading device 40 with the search terminal 30 and transmits it to the server device 10. Further, data extracted by a search performed using the transmitted tag code as key information is received from the server device 10.

As shown in FIG. 5, the search terminal 30 includes an operation unit 31 including a keyboard and input buttons, a display unit 32 such as an LCD panel, a communication unit 33 that is an input / output interface with the communication line I, and various types. A storage unit 34 that stores data, programs, and the like, and a control unit 35 that includes a CPU that controls the storage unit 34 are provided. In addition, an input / output unit 36 is provided which is connected to a reading device 40 for reading a bar code or a two-dimensional code and for transmitting and receiving data.
The search terminal 30 is composed of, for example, a portable information terminal such as a PDA, notebook computer, or mobile phone. Of course, it can be configured with a workstation, general-purpose computer, etc., but it is configured with a portable information terminal for use in an environment where “portability of information” is required, such as a meeting with a construction site or a client. Is preferred.

Based on the program stored in the storage unit 34, the control unit 35 performs processing for transmitting the tag code read through the reading device to the server device 10. In addition to the tag code, processing for transmitting request data for performing a search using information included in the tag code as key information to the server device 10 is performed. This program corresponds to the search command transmission means of the present invention. This process can be configured to work with software installed in the search terminal 30 in the same manner as the tag code issuing process described above.
The tag code and the request data transmitted together with the tag code correspond to the search command of the present invention.

Further, the control unit 35 performs a process of starting an appropriate application in accordance with the format of the data received from the server device 10 based on the program stored in the storage unit 34 and displaying the application on the display unit 32. That is, the display unit 32 corresponds to the information display means of the present invention.
Here, the data received from the server device 10 is converted into data of an appropriate format based on the request data transmitted from the search terminal 30 in advance. That is, the request data can be configured to include information such as the display application program installed in the search terminal 30 and the size and resolution of the display unit 32. Based on this request data, the server device 10 uses the program as the information conversion means of the present invention stored in the storage unit 11, for example, CAD data, spreadsheet sheet, image, document, structural calculation data, etc. Perform conversion to data format. Further, the compression processing may be performed so as to obtain an appropriate data amount according to the communication environment.

Next, the configuration of the reading device 40 will be described.
The reading device 40 of this embodiment reads a tag code stored in an information storage means such as a bar code, a two-dimensional code, or an IC tag. For example, as shown in FIG. An image capturing unit 46 is provided.
The main body 41 includes an operation unit 42 including input buttons, a display unit 43 such as an LCD panel on which captured image data, operation instructions, error display, and the like are displayed, and barcode and two-dimensional code reading processing and decoding. A storage unit 44 in which a program for performing the conversion process is stored, a control unit 45 having a CPU for controlling them, and outputting the captured image data and the decoded data to the outside and operating from the outside An input / output unit 47 to which signals and the like are input is provided.
The image capturing unit 46 captures image data of a bar code or a two-dimensional code as a digital image based on an operation signal from the main body unit 41, and includes, for example, a CCD camera. In addition, the image capturing unit 46 outputs the captured digital image to the main body unit 41.

  Note that the reading device 40 may be configured to operate completely in the remote mode based on an operation signal from the search terminal 30. In this case, the operation unit 42 and the display unit 43 are omitted, and operation input and display are performed on the operation unit 31 and the display unit 32 of the search terminal 30. In addition, the main body 41 is omitted, and the digital image captured from the image capturing unit 46 is directly output to the search terminal 30, and the control unit 35 of the search terminal 30 performs the reading process and the decoding process. You can also. For example, a barcode or two-dimensional code can be photographed with a mobile phone equipped with a CCD camera, and the captured image data can be transmitted to the search terminal 30 using the communication function of the mobile phone.

  The reading device 40 is composed of, for example, a known two-dimensional code reader. Moreover, it can also comprise a known barcode reader or IC tag reader. When the tag code is converted into a barcode and attached to a management target, the reading device 40 is configured by a barcode reader. When the tag code is converted into a two-dimensional code and attached to a management target, the tag code is constituted by a two-dimensional code reader. When the tag code is stored in the IC tag and attached to the management target, the tag code is configured by an IC tag reader.

  Next, in the information management system S of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, a tag code configuration for making it possible to associate and use documents, objects, and electronic data relating to various management targets, The issuing process and the tag / code setting process for storing the tag code in the information storage means and attaching it will be described.

(Tag code structure)
First, the configuration of the tag code will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the tag code is composed of, for example, a 30-digit number, and is a 27-digit code consisting of five codes: a system identification code, a company identification code, a project code, a subproject code, and a data sequential code. It has a data part and a part consisting of a three-digit check code.

The contents of each code constituting the tag code will be described below.
The system identification code is composed of, for example, a two-digit number, and is used to identify an attribute of the information management system in which the tag code is generated and managed.
The information management system S according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a private system in which a user performs all tag code generation and management in his / her server device, and tag codes from a server device operated by the administrator to a plurality of users. It can be operated as a public system that generates and transmits, registers them in the same database, and manages them in a unified manner. The tag code is identified as a “private code” when operated as a private system, and as a “public code” when operated as a public system, for example, based on the numerical arrangement of the identification code. In addition, when a plurality of private systems and public systems are operated, they can be distinguished from each other.
Thus, the information management system S of this embodiment can set the management method according to the server management capability of the user, the range of information to be handled, and the like.

  The company identification code is made up of, for example, six digits and is used to identify the company related to the tag code, and is uniquely assigned to each company. For example, when the information management system to which the tag code belongs is a private system, the company identification code can be a code of a company that operates the system. Alternatively, it can be a code of a company to which the user who has requested the issue of the tag code belongs. Further, it may be a code of a company that executes a project that uses the management target or electronic data associated with the tag code.

The project code is made up of, for example, six digits, and is used to identify a management target associated with the tag code or a project in which electronic data is used, and is uniquely assigned to each project. Yes. The project can be, for example, a comprehensive project showing the entire construction of a certain building.
The subproject code is composed of, for example, six digits, and is used to identify a subproject in which the management target or electronic data associated with the tag code is used. Allocated. The subproject can be, for example, a part of the general project identified by the project code, or a construction performed in a part of the work area or part of the building.

The data sequential code is composed of, for example, seven digits, and is used to identify individual management objects and electronic data having the same combination of identification code, company identification code, project code, and subproject code. Sequentially allocated in the code generation order.
The check code is for confirming the consistency of the combination of the identification code, the company identification code, the project code, the subproject code, and the data sequential code. Here, the confirmation of consistency means confirmation of the presence / absence of data alteration and the correctness of data.

Since the tag code having the above configuration is composed of an array of numbers from 0 to 9, it can be used after being converted into a bar code, a two-dimensional code, or the like. It is also possible to write on an IC tag and use it.
Note that the tag code may be configured to include symbols and character arrays in addition to numbers. Even a tag code including an arrangement of symbols and characters can be stored in a bar code, a two-dimensional code, an IC tag, etc., like a number.
In addition, the number of digits, numerals, and symbols constituting each code is not limited to the above-mentioned number of digits, and any digit can be used as long as the management target or electronic data can be uniquely identified in the information management system. It may be a number.
This company identification code corresponds to the company code of the present invention, and the project code and subproject code correspond to the project code of the present invention.

(Tag code issue processing)
Next, tag / code issuing processing performed in the server device 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This tag code issuance processing is performed based on various programs stored in the storage unit 11 of the server device.
First, a user who wants to acquire a tag code selects a tag code creation button from the menu screen displayed on the registration terminal 20 and clicks the tag code from the registration terminal 20 to the server device 10. -Send request data requesting code issuance. At this time, the server apparatus 10 performs user authentication in order to determine whether or not to accept request data from the user (step S1100).

In step S <b> 1100, a user ID and password input screen is presented on the display unit 22 of the registration terminal 20. When the user inputs and transmits a user ID and password on this screen, the server device 10 performs a process of collating the received data with the data registered in the user management database. If matching data is detected, it is determined that the user is an authorized user, and the processing is continued.
On the other hand, if no matching data is detected, the process ends at this step. Then, the display unit 22 of the registration terminal 20 displays a message indicating that the user is not determined to be an authorized user.
The request data for requesting the issuance of the tag code corresponds to the new tag code issuance request of the present invention, and the user ID and password correspond to the user information of the present invention.

If it is determined in step S1100 that the user is a legitimate user, then tag / code generation registration processing is performed (step S1200). In this step, the processes in steps S1201 to S1211 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10 are performed.
First, the server apparatus 10 acquires data necessary for generating a tag code from the registration terminal 20 (step S1201). That is, a data input screen is presented on the display unit 22 of the registration terminal 20. For example, as an input field for information on a management target to be newly assigned a tag code, the content of the management target, the name and content of the project and subproject in which the management target is used, the name of the person in charge, the project Input fields such as the name, address, telephone number, and representative name of the company that executes are displayed.
Each time information is input manually by the user, for example, the contents already registered in the database for each input item are extracted and displayed by list display or search, and can be selected from the list. be able to. In this way, input can be saved. This step S1201 corresponds to the data acquisition means of the present invention.

When the user inputs information in the input field and transmits it, the server device 10 sets the first 27 digits, that is, the data portion of the 30 digits constituting the tag code based on this input information. (Steps S1202 to S1207).
First, a two-digit system identification code is set in the data portion (step S1202). For example, a code corresponding to the current operating system is automatically set based on whether the server device 10 is currently operated as a private system or a public system.

Next, a 6-digit company identification code is set (step S1203). In the present embodiment, the company identification code is set based on the data transmitted by the user in step S1201. That is, the server device 10 searches the company basic information database to determine whether a company that matches the input information has already been registered. When the data of the matching company is detected, the company identification code of the company is set. On the other hand, if no matching company data is detected, a new company identification code that does not overlap with the existing company identification code is generated and set. In this way, a company identification code uniquely assigned to each company is set.
Next, a 6-digit project code is set (step S1204), and then a 6-digit subproject code is set (step S1205). In these processes, similarly to the company identification code, it is searched whether the same data as the input information exists. If the same data exists, the code is set, and if it does not exist, it is newly generated and set.

Next, a 7-digit data sequential code is set (step S1206). Data sequential codes are sequentially allocated to tag codes having the same combination of the four codes set in steps S1202 to S1205.
For example, the data sequential code to be set first is set as the smallest of the 7-digit numbers, and thereafter, the current data management database is searched and the combination of four codes with the same tag / A data sequential code having the largest number among the codes can be detected, and a number obtained by adding 1 to this number can be set as a new data sequential code. In this way, numbers assigned in the order of tag code generation can be set as a data sequential code.

When each of the above five codes is set, based on the combination, a three-digit number is automatically generated based on the check code generation program stored in the storage unit 11 of the server device 10 and set as a check code. (Step S1207).
Then, the 27-digit code of the data part and the check code are combined to generate a new tag code (step S1208). Subsequently, a confirmation code composed of a 20-digit random number is generated (step S1209).

After performing the above processing, the generated tag code is checked for the data format such as the number of digits and the consistency of the code contents (step S1210).
Consistency check is also performed for information registered with this tag code, that is, information input by the user, data associated with this tag code with information already registered in the database, etc. Can also be configured. For example, it is possible to check whether the contents of the subproject are included in the contents of the project. Alternatively, it can be configured to check the consistency between the attributes of the company that conducts the project and the contents of the project. Moreover, it can also be comprised so that it may be checked whether it is the content which satisfy | fills the criteria set beforehand about each item.

If it is determined that the generated tag code is consistent (step S1210: Yes), the generated tag code and accompanying information are additionally registered in the information database and the management database ( Step S1211).
In this step, for example, the following contents are additionally registered in the information database. First, the newly generated company identification code is additionally registered in the company basic information database together with information such as the company name and address input by the user. Further, the newly generated project code is additionally registered in the project management database together with the company identification code and user input information. Further, the newly generated subproject code is additionally registered in the subproject management database together with the project code and user input information. Further, the newly generated data sequential code and check code are additionally registered in the data management database together with the project code and the subproject code.
In addition, a newly generated tag code and confirmation code are additionally registered in a management database that exists independently of the information database.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the generated tag code is not consistent (step S1210: No), the generated tag code and confirmation code data are discarded, and the system identification code setting process (step S1202) is performed. Return, set each code again and generate tag code.
When data registration is performed in step S1211, the server apparatus 10 performs processing for transmitting the generated tag code to the registration terminal 20 (step S1300).
As described above, the user transmits the data to the server device 10 to acquire the tag code, and stores the tag code and the management target data associated with the tag code in the information database and the management database. can do.
Note that steps S1202 to S1211 and step S1300 correspond to the tag code issuing means of the present invention.

(Tag code installation process)
Next, with reference to the architectural drawing with the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. 11 and the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, the tag code is stored in the information storage means and attached to the document. explain.
In this embodiment, the information storage means is a two-dimensional code. Further, an interior of a specific room R in a building is set as a management target, and a tag code generated in association with this will be described as an example. That is, an article related to the interior of the room R, that is, an article such as an interior finishing material, an architectural drawing displaying the room R, and electronic data related to the room R are associated with each other by a tag code. It has been. This process is configured to be performed in conjunction with, for example, CAD software, as described in the column of the configuration of the registration terminal 20.

The architectural drawing of this embodiment is a plan view 50 of a building created by a user who designs a building. This plan view 50 is created by CAD software, and as shown in FIG. 12, information about each part including the room R which is a part of the building is displayed. That is, printed lines indicating shapes and constituent materials of each part including the room R, various reference lines and dimension lines, names of each part, names of building materials used, character information such as special notes, and the like are printed. . Further, the plan view 50 displays information for managing the drawing. That is, the drawing frame, construction name, name of the plan view 50, management number of the plan view 50, designer, scale, drawing history information, and the like are printed.
In the plan view 50, image data 51 of a two-dimensional code storing a tag code generated for associating information about the room R is printed. In addition, image data 51a of a two-dimensional code in which a tag code generated for associating information on a part Ra different from the room R is printed. In addition, barcode image data 52 in which a tag code generated for associating information related to the management number in the plan view 50 is printed.

Hereinafter, a process for outputting the image data 51 attached to the plan view 50 will be described.
First, the user starts up CAD software in the registration terminal 20. Then, the CAD data file of the plan view 50 created in advance is opened and the plan view 50 is displayed on the screen. A dialog screen for tag / code placement is displayed by CAD menu selection or command input. Then, input items such as the name of the interior of the room R, a file name, a comment, and the like are input on this dialog screen. Thereby, desired data including the tag code received from the server device 10 is acquired (step S2100).
The tag code may be generated and stored in advance, or the necessary information is input from this dialog screen, and the tag code issuance process described above is performed to newly generate the tag code. May be.

  Next, for example, the code generation button displayed on the dialog screen is clicked, and the image data 51 of the two-dimensional code storing the data including the tag code acquired in step S2100 is created (step S2200). This process is performed by a known coding program, and details thereof are omitted. Note that the type of code to be created may be selected on the dialog screen according to the application. At this time, a window displaying the generated two-dimensional code image data 51 is displayed on the monitor of the registration terminal 20.

Subsequently, the user drags and pastes the image data 51 to a desired position in the plan view 50 on the CAD screen (step S2300).
This process can also be performed by coordinate input. Further, by selecting an item arranged on the CAD drawing, it is possible to automatically perform an image data pasting process in association with the item. For example, when a part of the room R is clicked to be selected, the image data 51 of the two-dimensional code is pasted in the blank part inside the display area of the room R. In addition, when there is no space to be pasted inside the display area, it is pasted in the vicinity of the chamber R. Alternatively, as in the room Ra, a lead line having one end indicating the room Ra is generated, and the image data 51a is pasted on the leading end. The leader line can also be used when it is desired to shift the paste position in consideration of design requirements and drawing readability.
In this way, the tag code is associated with the CAD data of the architectural drawing in which the room R is displayed.

  Subsequently, a drawing to which a two-dimensional code is attached is printed by a printer by CAD menu selection or command input and output (step S2400). Thereby, the CAD data of the architectural drawing in which the room R is displayed and the drawing in which the architectural drawing in which the room R is displayed are associated with each other via the tag code. As described in the column of the configuration of the registration terminal 20, the tag / code setting process including the above steps S2100 to 2400 is not limited to CAD, but electronic software for building-related documents such as software for spreadsheets and document creation. It can be configured to work in conjunction with general software for creating data. Of course, it can be configured to start and process as a single application.

If a bar code label or a label on which a two-dimensional code is printed is output, the output label can be attached to a document by pasting it to a desired position on the document such as a drawing or specification. Further, a label can be attached to a predetermined position of an article such as a building material or equipment. For example, it can affix on the flooring used for the interior of the room R.
In this way, the CAD data of the architectural drawing in which the room R is displayed, the drawing in which the architectural drawing in which the room R is displayed, and the articles related to the interior of the room R are mutually connected via the tag code. Is associated with. That is, documents such as paper, articles such as buildings, building materials, and fixtures, and electronic data registered in the information database can be associated via the tag code.

(Information search and display using tag code)
Next, an information search process and an information display process performed by transmitting and receiving data between the search terminal 30 and the server device 10 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.
First, an information search process for acquiring information related to the room R will be described.
In the information management system S according to the present embodiment, for example, the two-dimensional codes 51 and 51a in which the tag code is stored are printed on the plan view 50 by the above-described tag code setting process.

First, the tag code is read by a two-dimensional code reader as the reading device 40 and input to the search terminal 30 (step S3100). This process can be performed in conjunction with an application such as the CAD software described above or as a single application.
The user displays a code input screen by, for example, selecting a menu displayed on the search terminal 30 or inputting a command. Then, among the two-dimensional codes arranged in the plan view 50, the two-dimensional code 51 printed in the approximate center of the room R is photographed by the image capturing unit 46 and the captured image is captured.

In the reading device 40, the captured image is processed as follows, for example.
First, the captured image is converted into image data in a predetermined data format such as bitmap data. At this time, if there is a possibility that the two-dimensional code is partially missing from the screen, distorted due to the shooting angle, out of focus, or the like, the error display is displayed on the display unit 43. The
Next, by the trimming process, an image area of a two-dimensional code composed of an array of bright and dark cells is determined from the image data, and an image in that area is cut out. Then, cell decomposition processing for recognizing the cut-out image as a two-dimensional code including an array of bright and dark cells is performed. In this process, for example, a timing pattern formed in a predetermined area of the cut out image area is detected. The timing pattern is formed by alternately arranging light and dark cells. Based on this detection pattern, the position and size of each cell can be determined.
Next, the data stored in the two-dimensional code recognized as an array of bright and dark cells is decoded and converted into a tag code consisting of an array of numbers. This decryption processing is performed based on, for example, a conversion program stored in the storage unit 44. Note that these cell decomposition processing and decoding processing are known techniques, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. The tag code decrypted in this way is transmitted from the reading device 40 to the search terminal 30. The decrypted tag code is input to the code input screen.

Subsequently, a process of transmitting search command data including the input tag / code to the server device 10 by selecting a menu displayed on the search terminal 30 or inputting a command is performed (step S3200).
Next, when receiving search command data, the server device 10 performs tag / code collation processing for determining whether or not to search for information based on the received data (step S3300). In this tag / code collation processing, the processing of steps S3301 to S3305 shown in FIG. 14 is performed based on the collation program stored in the storage unit 11 of the server device 10.

In the tag code matching process, first, the decrypted tag code is acquired from the search command data received from the search terminal 30 (step S3301).
Next, it is determined whether or not the data format of the acquired tag code matches a preset one (step S3302). For example, it is determined whether or not it matches the registered format by determining whether the number of digits of the tag code is 30 or whether the constituent symbol is a number from 0 to 9.
If they match (step S3302: YES), the process proceeds to the next step, and the information management system in which the acquired tag code is generated and managed is determined (step S3303). For example, in the case of the tag code having the configuration illustrated in FIG. 8, the system identification code of the first two digits is acquired, and based on this system identification code, it is determined whether the acquired tag code is a public code or a private code. It discriminate | determines and discriminate | determines whether this information management system is a public system or a private system.

Next, a check code is acquired based on the acquired tag code (step S3304). That is, the check code is acquired by searching the data management database shown in FIG. 7 based on the contents and combinations of the codes constituting the acquired tag code.
Then, based on the acquired check code, it is determined whether or not the tag code is normal (step S3305). For example, a management database managed independently of the information database is searched, and a confirmation code registered in a pair with the acquired tag code is extracted and collated. Thereby, it is determined whether or not the acquired tag code is normal. If it is determined to be normal (step S3305: Yes), the tag / code collation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the information search process based on the tag / code acquired this time.

On the other hand, if the tag code acquired this time is not determined to be normal, that is, if the data format does not match (step S3302: No), or is determined to be normal by collation with the confirmation code. If not (step S3305: No), the information search process based on the tag code acquired this time is not performed, and the process returns to step S3301 to acquire the tag code from the search command data again.
Before returning to step S3301 and performing the process again, an error signal is transmitted to the search terminal 30 to prompt the user to input whether to continue or cancel the process or to reread the tag code. You may comprise so that a screen may be displayed.

Subsequently, if it is determined in step S3305 that it is normal, the server device 10 searches the information database based on the tag code acquired this time, extracts data, and acquires related data (step S3305). S3400). First, information registered in the information database shown in FIG. 7 is extracted.
The information database includes a data correspondence table that associates tag codes, information related to tag codes, and file names and download destination addresses of related data. The server device 10 includes this data correspondence table. Stores data files with file names recorded. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the data correspondence table includes a set of data records including tag codes.

  In each data record, a data file name, a data name, and related information are registered. For example, the name of the floor material of the room R, the file name of the drawing, such as the shape and fit of the floor material, the name of the supplier supplying the floor material, the contact information of the supplier, and the technical information and technical information about the floor material Related information such as the address of the homepage, the name of the contractor, the date of delivery at the site, the supply price, the file name of the meeting record with the client about the flooring, the file name of the construction procedure manual, etc. can be registered. Moreover, information about other interior materials such as wall finishing materials and ceiling finishing materials may be registered, and any related information can be registered.

  In step S3400, the server device 10 searches the data correspondence table, extracts a record including the tag code acquired this time, and acquires related information included in the record. Then, the data file is acquired based on the data file name included in this record. Further, data is obtained by accessing an address included in this record. At the same time, the company basic information database, project management database, subproject management database, data management database, and the like are searched, and the registered information registered together with the generation of the tag code is extracted.

Subsequently, the server device 10 performs display data conversion processing (step S3500), which will be described later, on the extracted data as necessary, and then performs processing for transmission to the search terminal 30 (step S3600). Then, the search terminal 30 displays the received data on the display unit 32 (step S3700).
In step S3700, when receiving data, search terminal 30 first displays a search result screen on which a list of extracted data is displayed. In the extracted data list, text data such as data names and supplier names are displayed as they are. When the received data includes a data file of a specific application, the data file name or data name is displayed. When the user clicks on the data file name or data name on the list, an appropriate application is activated to perform processing for opening the data file and displaying the contents.

  For example, when the received data includes CAD data, the drawing name or drawing file name is displayed in the list. When the drawing name or drawing file name is clicked, the CAD software is activated, the drawing file is opened, and the contents are displayed. Similarly, spreadsheets, images such as photographs, and structural calculation data can be displayed using appropriate applications. The extracted data list can be divided into a plurality of display windows and sequentially displayed.

Here, the display data conversion process (step S3500) will be described.
In the present embodiment, various portable information terminals such as a PDA, a notebook personal computer, and a mobile phone can be used as the search terminal 30. The applications that can be installed on these portable information terminals are different. Therefore, for example, when a drawing file of CAD data is acquired by searching, even if the file is transmitted as it is to the searching terminal 30 in which CAD software is not installed, the contents cannot be displayed on the searching terminal 30. Occurs. On the other hand, even if the search terminal 30 has no CAD software installed, it can be displayed if the drawing file is converted into image data such as a bitmap format.

Therefore, the server device 10 performs a process of converting the data acquired by the search into an appropriate format requested from the search terminal 30 so that the above-described problems do not occur (step S3500).
In order to enable this processing, the search command data transmitted from the search terminal 30 to the server device 10 is configured to include information on the data format that can be displayed on the search terminal 30. Then, the server device 10 collates the data format of the data file obtained by the search with the displayable data format included in the search command data. If no matching data format is included, the server device 10 selects the data file. Then, the data is converted into a displayable data format. If a matching data format is included, no conversion is performed. For example, if only an image viewer capable of displaying general-purpose image format data is installed in the search terminal 30, all data such as CAD data, spreadsheet sheets, images such as photographs, structural calculation sheets, etc. , Convert to general-purpose image format data.

  As described above, the tag / code and other data are transmitted / received via the network between the search terminal 30 and the server device 10 to perform information search to acquire data, and the acquired data is used for search. It can be displayed on the terminal 30. At this time, not only character information but also various data such as related CAD data and related images can be displayed. Thus, the paper document and the electronic data are uniquely linked by the tag code, and the document and the electronic data can be easily associated with each other.

The information management system of the present invention is preferably applied to FM (facility management). That is, it is possible to associate drawing information, building facilities, and digital information with each other using a tag code and use them via a network. Various terminal devices can be used in addition to PDAs and mobile phones.
Furthermore, the major difference compared with the conventional FM is that the drawing information can only be displayed small on a PDA or a portable terminal and has not been displayed practically enough, but by embedding a tag code in the drawing, The drawing is that paper information can be displayed in real time through the portable terminal.

The information management system of the present invention can also be applied to design support.
In this case, image data of a barcode or a two-dimensional code is posted on a building material catalog or a material manufacturer's homepage. In this way, the design work is performed by referring to the contents described in the catalog at the time of design, and information necessary for studying the design contents is searched based on the tag code stored in this barcode or two-dimensional code. And can get. Furthermore, the acquired information is not only reflected in the design drawing, but can also be registered and used in a database.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the whole structure of the information management system S of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information search based on a tag code. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus in the information management system S of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the terminal for registration in the information management system S of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the terminal for a search in the information management system S of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the reader in the information management system S of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the database in the information management system S of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a tag code. It is a flowchart which shows a tag code issue process. It is a flowchart which shows a tag code issue process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the architectural drawing to which the two-dimensional code was attached | subjected. It is a flowchart which shows the tag code installation process which stores a tag code in a two-dimensional code and attaches it to a document. It is a flowchart which shows the information search process based on a tag code. It is a flowchart which shows the information search process based on a tag code. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the data corresponding table contained in the database of this embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Server apparatus 11 Storage part 12 Communication part 13 Control part 20 Registration terminal 21 Input part 22 Display part 23 Communication part 24 Storage part 25 Control part 26 Output part 30 Search terminal 31 Operation part 32 Display part 33 Communication part 34 Storage part 35 control unit 36 input / output unit 40 reading device 41 main body unit 42 operation unit 43 display unit 44 storage unit 45 control unit 46 image capture unit 47 input / output unit 50 plan view 51, 51a two-dimensional code image data 52 bar code Image data I Communication line R, Ra Room S Information management system

Claims (10)

Stores a server, a terminal that acquires and displays data related to a management target related to civil engineering or construction from the server by communicating with the server via a network, and a tag code that identifies the management target An information management system comprising:
The terminal includes an information display unit that displays data related to the management target, a reading unit that reads the tag code from the information storage unit, and a search command that includes the tag code read by the reading unit. Search command transmission means for transmitting to,
The server includes an information management unit having an information database in which the tag code and the data related to the management target are registered in association with each other, and based on the search command, the data retrieved by searching the information database A search means for transmitting to the terminal,
The information storage means is configured to be attachable to a document made of paper or a paper-like object displaying the information to be managed and an article related to the information displayed on the document. Management system. A plurality of the information storage means are attached to the document,
The information storage means includes a blank area inside a display area where information to be managed specified by a tag code stored in the information storage means is displayed, a vicinity of the display area, and a predetermined drawer in the display area. The information management system according to claim 1, wherein the information management system is attached to any one of the areas associated by lines or symbols. The server includes data acquisition means for acquiring data relating to a new management target based on the input of regular user information and a new tag code issuance request from a user;
Based on the data acquired by the data acquisition means, a plurality of codes including at least one of a company code specifying a company related to the new management target and a project code specifying a project related to the new management target are generated And a tag code issuing means for generating and outputting a tag code for identifying and specifying the new management target from the management target already registered in the information database. The information management system according to claim 1, wherein:   The tag code output by the tag code issuing means is stored in the information storage means, and the predetermined position of the document on which the new information to be managed is displayed, the article relating to the information displayed on the document 4. The information management system according to claim 3, further comprising tag / code adding means that can be attached to each of the information. The search command includes information about the type of data that can be displayed by the information display means,
2. The server according to claim 1, further comprising an information conversion unit that converts data extracted by the search unit into data of a type that can be displayed by the information display unit based on the search command. Information management system.   The information management system according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 4, wherein the document includes a civil engineering drawing or an architectural drawing.   5. The information management system according to claim 1, wherein the information storage unit includes a barcode, and the reading unit includes a barcode reader.   5. The information management system according to claim 1, wherein the information storage unit includes a two-dimensional code, and the reading unit includes a two-dimensional code reader.   5. The information management system according to claim 1, wherein the information storage unit includes an IC tag, and the reading unit includes an IC tag reader. The information management system according to claim 1, wherein communication is performed between a server and a terminal via a network, and data extracted from an information database in which data related to a management target related to civil engineering or construction is registered is stored in the terminal An information management method for displaying,
A data acquisition step for acquiring data related to a new management target based on the input of a new tag / code issue request including legitimate user information from the user,
Based on the data acquired in the data acquisition step, a plurality of codes including at least one of a company code specifying a company related to the new management target and a project code specifying a project related to the new management target are generated A tag code issuing step for generating and outputting a tag code for identifying and specifying the new management target from the management target already registered in the information database,
An information registration step of registering in the information database the new tag code issued in the tag code issuing step and the data related to the new management object in association with each other;
The new tag code is stored in the information storage means, and at least one of a paper or a paper-like object that displays the new information to be managed, and an article related to the information displayed on the document Tag code attachment process to be attached to a predetermined position,
A reading step of reading the tag code from information storage means attached to the document or the article;
A search command transmission step of transmitting a search command including the tag code read in the reading step to the server;
A search step of searching the information database based on the search command and extracting data;
An information conversion step of converting the data extracted in the search step into data that can be displayed by the information display means;
An information management method comprising: performing an information display step of receiving data associated with the management target and displaying the data on information display means provided in the terminal.

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